Boccaccio in Havana intertwines three stories through a main thread: a writer’s room where people go to share anecdotes hoping to make some money and become characters of a novel or a movie. An urban Boccaccio, a HavanaDecameron; the film exudes sensuality, irreverence and hidden passions.

Arturo Sotto is a Cuban writer, screenwriter and film director. He is a graduate from ISA (Higher Institute of Art) and EICTV (International School of Film and TV in San Antonio de los Baños). He was nominated twice for the Goya Award withPon tu pensamiento en míandAmor Vertical,films that represented Cuba at the Academy Awards. His shortTalco para lo negroreceived prizes at La Habana, Huelva and Vitoria festivals.Amor Vertical was awarded best actress and best actor at Cartagena de Indias and Viña del Mar festivals, respectively.La Noche de los inocente was awarded the Jury Prize at Biarritz festival. He has published two volumes,Conversaciones al lado de Cinecittá(Ediciones ICAIC) andCaro Diario (Ediciones Unión).

CARLOS VILLAR OF OUTREACH AND SOCIAL MEDIA & ARTURO SOTTO - DIRECTOR

ARTURO SOTTO - DIRECTOR

CARLOS VILLAR OF OUTREACH AND SOCIAL MEDIA & ARTURO SOTTO - DIRECTOR

ARTURO SOTTO - DIRECTOR

HFFNY HISTORY

HFFNY History Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY) is an internationally recognized film festival celebrating Latin American cinema. In its 15th anniversary, HFFNY features more than 40 films from the most exciting cinematic talent from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Venezuela and the United States.HFFNY upholds the reputation for which it is known: enriching and expanding the vision of Latino culture in the United States. The films chosen each year reflect strong cultural and social identities rooted in their respective countries. The festival offers our audience the opportunity to see award-winning full-length feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation, and classics as well as new independent films rarely screened in the U.S.

We continue forging a close relationship with our community, providing a multi-cultural experience to different age groups. Our special events, including retrospectives and panel discussions with notable local and international directors, actors, and producers, provide our audience with educational opportunities as well as a behind-the-scenes look at an industry that continues to gain recognition on a global level. By collaborating with other institutions and festivals, HFFNY is able to bring to NY the work of the most dynamic international Latino filmmakers.

Everyone Who Attended the Opening Night and Red Carpet

CARLOS VILLAR OF OUTREACH AND SOCIAL MEDIA & VINCENTE FERRAZ

VINCENTE FERRAZ

VINCENTE FERRAZ

Claudia Muñiz

Enrique Alvarez and Claudia Muñiz

Enrique Alvarez and Claudia Muñiz

Enrique Alvarez and Claudia Muñiz

Enrique Alvarez and Claudia Muñiz

Enrique Alvarez and Claudia Muñiz

Ellen Silverman - Director - My Roots Lie Here

Ellen Silverman - Director - My Roots Lie Here

Ellen Silverman - Director - My Roots Lie Here

Ellen Silverman - Director - My Roots Lie Here

Michelle Farrell - Jury Member/Panelist (Documentary)

Michelle Farrell - Jury Member/Panelist (Documentary)

Catherine Murphy - Jury Member - (Documentary)

Catherine Murphy - Jury Member - (Documentary)

Laura Gomez - Actress

Laura Gomez - Actress

Laura Gomez - Actress

Laura Gomez - Actress

Laura Gomez - Actress

Laura Gomez - Actress

Denise Bidot - Supermodel

Melany Walter - Actress/ Production Manager

Melany Walter - Actress/ Production Manager

Melany Walter - Actress/ Production Manager

Louis prego - President - Skyline Features 21

Louis Prego - President - Skyline Features 21

Alberto Ferreras - Content Creator for HBO Latino

Adel Morales - Director - Missing Grandma

Diana Vargas - Artistic Director - HFFNY

Diana Vargas - Artistic Director - HFFNY

Diana Vargas - Artistic Director - HFFNY

Diana Vargas - Artistic Director - HFFNY

Diana Vargas - Artistic Director - HFFNY

Diana Vargas - Artistic Director - HFFNY

Puy Navarro - Actress

Yves Goulart - Director

Yves Goulart - Director and Marcelo Nigri - Producer

VINCENTE FERRAZ

16th. Havana Film Festival in New York 4/9/15 at DGA
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16th. Havana Film Festival in New York 4/9/15 at DGA Red Carpet: Opening Night BOCCACCERÍAS HABANERAS / BOCCACCIO IN HAVANA Arturo Sotto | C...